Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1220 - Tennessee Public Utility Commission
Subtitle 1220-04 - Division of Public Utilities
Chapter 1220-04-02 - Regulations for Telephone Companies
Section 1220-04-02-.18 - GRADE OF SERVICE
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Within the base rate area, no utility shall connect more customers on any line than are contemplated under the grade of service charged the customer on such line.
(2) On rural lines where multi-party service is provided no more than eight (8) customers shall be connected to any one circuit, unless approved by the Authority. All rural circuits now serving more than eight (8) shall be changed to meet this requirement within a three (3) year period following adoption of these rules. The telephone utility may regroup customers in such a manner as may be necessary to carry out the provision of this rule. Upon completion or delay in the meeting of this requirement a report to that effect shall be filed with the Authority.
Authority: T.C.A. § 65-2-102.